ENG 10 Grammar: 16.3 Linking Verbs (P. 16)

Front

Identify the linking verb: Poodles can be excellent pets.

Back

can be

Front

Identify the linking verb: Albert was being gentle with the kittens.

Back

was being

Front

Identify the linking verb: A chef should be creative in the kitchen.

Back

should be

Front

Identify the linking verb: The sharp knife is the one on the counter.

Back

is

Front

Identify the linking verb: She should have been an Olympic star.

Back

should have been

Front

Identify the linking verb: This doughnut is not very fresh.

Back

is

Front

Identify the linking verb: They are being very prompt with their payments.

Back

are being

Front

Identify the linking verb: At the sunset the sky was a soft pink.

Back

was

Front

Identify the linking verb: We will be the first customers in the door.

Back

will be

Front

Identify the linking verb: It had been a long and difficult day.

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had been